Philips Respironics recall notice
Philips Respironics has issued a voluntary recall notice on CPAP, Bi-PAP and ventilator devices due to issues related to polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in some of their continuous and non-continuous ventilators that may present potential health risks. However, the complaint rate is low (0.03%; or 3 out of 10 000 machines). Foam degradation may be increased by the use of cleaning methods such as ozone gas.
Philips recommends that patients stop treatment and consult their treating physician or respirologist as soon as possible to discuss alternatives.
However, the American Thoracic Society has issued the following recommendation: “For patients on Bi-level PAP and CPAP devices who have severe breathing difficulties, or were very sleepy during the daytime before treatment, have significant pulmonary, cardiovascular or neurologic comorbidity, or who work in safety-critical positions (e.g. professional drivers, pilots, heavy equipment operators), we would recommend that they not stop their prescribed therapy until first discussing with their physician. “
We are monitoring this evolution of the situation very closely with Philips. We are awaiting instructions on the procedure for replacing / repairing the devices. At the moment, we do not know the timeframe within which this will be done.
We strongly suggest that you register your equipment on the Philips web site created for this purpose. Simply follow the link: https://www.philipssrcupdate.expertinquiry.com and select Patient/ Device User / Caregiver option and Canada. Enter the serial number of your device, you will find it on the bottom of the unit and Click Check Unit. The website will give you instructions and ask for information needed to register your device. Please let us know with a brief email to info@sommeilsante.com once this registration is done, to avoid any unnecessary delays.
If you have any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us and a member of our team will help you with the registration process.
Clinique Sommeil Sante 514-365-7567